White House spokesman to Santelli: You don’t know what you’re talking about
posted at 3:35 pm on February 20, 2009 by Allahpundit
I’m going to put him down as a “no” on attending the Tea Party. Stick with it, as it gets snottier as he goes along.
Think Santelli will fire back on Monday? Watch the clip of him below, jacked up on this morning’s Today Show. This ain’t over.
Update: A good point from HuffPo: Why would Gibbs single out Santelli for a reply when conservative pundits have spent weeks dumping on the stimulus? Maybe it’s because of the huge play Drudge gave the story yesterday — or maybe it’s because Obama benefits from having derivatives traders seen as the face of the opposition on this issue.
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94% of the over 225K respondents in that CNBC poll say they would attend.
When is someone organizing this thing?
World B. Free on February 20, 2009 at 3:37 PM
I loved it when Tony Snow, Dana Perino, etc. call out random commentators by name.
:eyeroll:
Abby Adams on February 20, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Whitehouse has a weird way of magnifying it’s critics and elevating their stature doesn’t it?
It’s a curious strategy.
lorien1973 on February 20, 2009 at 3:38 PM
How presidential, to call out private citizens. It so befits the highest office in the land to engage in spitting contests with the rabble.
Akzed on February 20, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Two America’s indeed.
Kini on February 20, 2009 at 3:39 PM
Gibbs is simply horrid.
ladyingray on February 20, 2009 at 3:39 PM
Is another of those Coulter-Behar matchups?
I’m thinking that Gibbs would even be clueless against Behar.
kybowexar on February 20, 2009 at 3:40 PM
that last part is pure gold…. ‘… that people who rant on cable know what they’re talking about…’. How about politicians who know what they’re talking about even 25% of the time?
kerncon on February 20, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Santelli’s already responded. DNCTV video is linked on Politico: “Santelli responds.” His line at the end is instant classic material.
KingGold on February 20, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Robert Gibb is so out of his element. He has to be the worst white house press guy ever…which means he ties Bush’s second press guy. I hope he stays on for all 3-4 years of Obahmbo’s tyranny.
portlandon on February 20, 2009 at 3:41 PM
You hit it.
They’re scared this guy will resonate … and they are helping the process along.
thirteen28 on February 20, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Drip Drip Drip – the dike is leaking -
jake-the-goose on February 20, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Pure populist rhetoric and false logic coming from the White House. Luckily for them, most American’s have been indoctrinated via public schools and are incapable of understanding this.
Montana on February 20, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Gibbs and Obama are lying or delusional, the plan does award the irresponsible with the general logic that if we help the greedy and stupid it will lead to a general uplift for everyone. This is straight from the NY Times:
rob verdi on February 20, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Screencap’s -161.21 says it all.
Christien on February 20, 2009 at 3:41 PM
OT: White House goes to war against CNBC, but…
IAEA Chief Mohamed ElBaradei says US President Barack Obama has shelved plans to use military action against Iran’s nuclear drive.
faraway on February 20, 2009 at 3:41 PM
I think this fellow conveys the essential spirit of the Obama administration.
I hope he keeps that job, every time the mask slips, a few more Americans know who these people are, and that’s a good thing.
jeff_from_mpls on February 20, 2009 at 3:41 PM
I can hardly wait for the White House to start citing the View in its reports to show support for its legislation.
They’re trying to control the message instead of dealing with the problem at hand.
Which is an ironic situation because its the exact opposite problem that Bush had…
Skywise on February 20, 2009 at 3:42 PM
I don’t know about you, but I’m enjoying this. The level of sheer incompetence in the WH becomes more obvious by the hour.
jeanie on February 20, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Anyone up near the Chicago area want to start organizing a grass roots event? I’m prepared to throw down $1,000-$1,500 to travel all the way from California to be a part of the party if it even happens.
Tacitus_SGL on February 20, 2009 at 3:43 PM
It’s kinda pathetic how Robert Gibbs is trying desperately to play Chicago politics and just can’t quite pull it off. Thug-in-training.
sherry on February 20, 2009 at 3:43 PM
AND, he stole your decaf line.
Maroon, thy name is Gibbs.
Abby Adams on February 20, 2009 at 3:43 PM
they really are putting out a lie a day. Add this to Obama’s whopper about he will personally call out “Waste” in government.
rob verdi on February 20, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Yes, second time a private citizen has been zeroed in on. It goes to show the thin skin and the realization that they are big-time losing the PR war on their policies.
This is just dumb–it only fuels the controversy.
All bets on Santelli.
INC on February 20, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Little Pee-ons can’t be telling GAWD how to run the economy!
How dare you front our dear leader like that.
You better make sure your taxes are paid and your trash is cleaned out.
Joe the Plumber
Mercy4Me on February 20, 2009 at 3:44 PM
It saddens me to think Gibbs ever set foot in Auburn, AL. He must have been on the Jimy Buffet study plan.
AubieJon on February 20, 2009 at 3:44 PM
This administration isn’t transparent, but their skin is. Holy cow, theses amateurs are touchy.
MDWNJ on February 20, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Joe da Plumber asked a simple question of Mbama that he didn’t have the sense to evade, and his candid answer made Joe the villain. I’d like to see that formula for PR success reduced to a syllogism.
Stay down here in the weeds, Mbama. Over here! Here I am!!!
Akzed on February 20, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Yes, it does, but unfortunately these amateurs are going to take the rest of us down the tubes with them.
AZCoyote on February 20, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Gibbs is solid gold!!!! We need to help this guy keep his job. Who wants to start a Robert Gibbs Fan Club?!
DrStock on February 20, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Holy Crap! If this doesn’t deserve a PKB, I don’t know what does.
Vashta.Nerada on February 20, 2009 at 3:46 PM
I never thought I’d see a WH spokesthingy more in over their heads than DeeDee Myers and Steffie, but this guy is an abomination. He won’t make it through the spring.
Scott McClellan laughs at him.
JammieWearingFool on February 20, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Three… yes THREE on one, and Santelli still wins the argument. Are there two more pompous arses than Williams and Lauer? (That’s rhetorical.)
Sugar Land on February 20, 2009 at 3:47 PM
That was like like listening to Vogon poetry.
I almost gnawed off my own leg to maintain my sanity.
29Victor on February 20, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Gee, what experience do Gibbs, Obama or the rest of this clown act administration, have with any business or enterprise that actually exists to make money?
I mean besides Obama’s drug dealing, that is.
We can’t base an economy on suing people, peddling drugs, expanding the bureaucracy, bribes, payoffs and Obama’s passion for playing Robin Hood.
At some point, somebody in America is going to actually have to produce something someone wants to pay for.
It doesn’t seem that the egg heads in DC understand that simple fact.
NoDonkey on February 20, 2009 at 3:48 PM
I just wonder just what body Gibbs knows is buried that anyone would select him for this job.
How was this clown selected?
It just hit me. Rove, you magnificent bastard! (sorry it has not been used in while.)
kybowexar on February 20, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Lauer and company are such tools
jp on February 20, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Santelli for President!!!
notagool on February 20, 2009 at 3:48 PM
After watching several Robert Gibbs’ press briefings over the past few weeks, it’s clearly evident that someone needs to buy him a coffee as well. Probably a triple espresso.
Dave From Canada on February 20, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Dang, that was funny. Except now I have to explain to everyone in the office what I was laughing about. Thanks.
kybowexar on February 20, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Caffeinated coffee is forbidden now?
faraway on February 20, 2009 at 3:49 PM
It will be called a distraction in 4..3..2..
Kini on February 20, 2009 at 3:49 PM
Gibbs only addressed one of the plan’s three parts. The part where people with good credit and income can refi to 105% of the value of there house. He went on to say “how is that helping the irresponsible?”.
The part of the plan Santelli and the rest of us take issue with is the part that addresses people in distress. Where they and the bank cram down the value so they are no longer upside down. This administration expects the taxpayer to eat that cram down instead of the banks and homeowner. That cram down is the point of contention and Gibbs knows it. A dishonest retort in my opinion.
The third part of the plan is to allow judges to change mortgage terms. If this happens, there won’t be a single investor in the world that buys mortgage paper again.
voiceofreason on February 20, 2009 at 3:50 PM
I think we can get a real million man march. When is taste of Chicago? Some ribs would be nice to go with our derivative tea!
shortdawgdc on February 20, 2009 at 3:50 PM
This Gibbs guys has the personality of a frost-free refrigerator.
What a maroon.
Corky on February 20, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Not PC enough for today’s culture. It’s ‘alternative lifestyle dam’
Kelligan on February 20, 2009 at 3:51 PM
If that happens, the whole idea of a contract is called into question. I guess that’s good for the trial bar.
Akzed on February 20, 2009 at 3:51 PM
The more they talk about it and try to justify a horrid socialist policy……….
……… more Americans are starting to take notice and are saying, “What the Fu$k!”
Seven Percent Solution on February 20, 2009 at 3:52 PM
http://www.politico.com/largevideobox.html?id=13786525001
Santelli’s response
strictnein on February 20, 2009 at 3:52 PM
Gibbs is really pathetic, ultimate Beta Male
jp on February 20, 2009 at 3:52 PM
All Obama Network anchors are really working QUADRUPLE time for The Idiot, aren’t they.
They should be on the podium with Gibbs, lying their asses off.
notagool on February 20, 2009 at 3:52 PM
+1
(just see if I won’t!)
Skywise on February 20, 2009 at 3:52 PM
This makes me miss the informative press briefings of Baghdad Bob.
MDWNJ on February 20, 2009 at 3:52 PM
Not many people who call themselves economists understand certain key elements of economics proper. Santelli demonstrated mastery of these very points. Give the man Krugman’s Nobel Prize.
hicsuget on February 20, 2009 at 3:52 PM
“It will help millions of people, many of whom he knows.”
Said with such a condescending tone. Gawd. Gibbs is truly horrible. And what is the deal with the reporter demeaning Santelli as a “ranter” and giggling along with Gibbs’ stupid jokes about him. It’s not like Santelli is from Fox.
LASue on February 20, 2009 at 3:53 PM
What’s funny is that everyone is cheering Santelli, but listen to him. He’s actually arguing against this from further on the left – saying that Obama should be helping “everyone” not just a few people. So he’s just upset that some people are getting something and some people are not.
So what this is really doing is pushing the argument to the left. Where the two sides are arguing “need to do something” “need to do more than that!” rather than any sort of free market solution.
lorien1973 on February 20, 2009 at 3:53 PM
I love how the MSM press pool laughs right along with Goobs. What more evidence that the press are tools of the Administration…
Wyznowski on February 20, 2009 at 3:53 PM
“Who will rid me of this meddlesome trader?”
aquaviva on February 20, 2009 at 3:53 PM
The o administration has already said that Wall St doesn’t enter into their plans. If that was the only remark that o and company ever made, it alone would be enough to demonstrate their bottomless inexperience and stupidity.
jeanie on February 20, 2009 at 3:53 PM
Keep in mind he probably only watches Uber-Moron…
Rogue on February 20, 2009 at 3:54 PM
They’re going after him because Santelli is talking about paying for others mortgages–he’s not talking anything that’s financially complex. That’s a very concrete rally that brings wasteful government spending literally home for many.
That’s what the Dems do. They take some topic and boil it down to a slogan. Santelli hit on one naturally without contrivance and the WH sees the danger.
It really doesn’t matter that he’s a trader. He gave a voice to what many are thinking.
Santelli also hit on the right topic at the right time. Anger has been building the last few weeks over the WH and Congress wasting money on their political power grabs in the “stimulus” bill. He found the match to light the bonfire.
INC on February 20, 2009 at 3:54 PM
Next the MSM will report that Santelli has a funny middle name. He will then be totally discredited.
Akzed on February 20, 2009 at 3:55 PM
CROWN HIS ASS!
Notorious GOP on February 20, 2009 at 3:56 PM
“How can you assure people that you’re going to reward only people … only homeowners … who acted responsibly?”
I didn’t hear an answer. Did any of you?
All I heard was genuflection and obfuscation, along with generalities.
Oh well, at least that part is transparent.
OhEssYouCowboys on February 20, 2009 at 3:56 PM
I love how the MSM press pool laughs right along with Goobs. What more evidence that the press are tools of the Administration…
Wyznowski
because to them, it’s funny to watch America die.
Ghoul aid on February 20, 2009 at 3:56 PM
And what exactly is Gibbs an expert of?!
Badger40 on February 20, 2009 at 3:56 PM
The guffaws after Gibbs’ unfunny decaf crack were a bit much.
Rae on February 20, 2009 at 3:57 PM
What part of out of touch, arrogant, snob, does the Obama voters not understand.
tarpon on February 20, 2009 at 3:57 PM
National Barack Channel is setting the stage to kick Santelli out of the network.
Soros is orchestrating this with his little minions in the network and the White House.
Santelli would actually do himself a world of good by heading to FOX NEWS/FOX BUSINESS. Capitalism is loved by the people of these networks and he will actually have tremendous ratings.
jencab on February 20, 2009 at 3:57 PM
There are no mortgages here….None! I double gaurantee it!
BobMbx on February 20, 2009 at 3:57 PM
Is has been discovered that Santelli owes backtaxes and is not licensed to give opinions on network TV.
faraway on February 20, 2009 at 3:57 PM
the next “Joe the Plumber”
“Rick the Derivatives Trader”
jp on February 20, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Exactly…
voiceofreason on February 20, 2009 at 3:58 PM
P.S. At what point in time did the Office of the President, as the Executive branch, become a bankruptcy court, with the power to oversee and approve or disapprove a corporate restructuring plan?
OhEssYouCowboys on February 20, 2009 at 3:58 PM
LMAO! That was funny
MDWNJ on February 20, 2009 at 3:59 PM
Tony Snow is laughing his ass off. God I miss him.
ChicagoBlues on February 20, 2009 at 3:59 PM
Heh, he makes that weeny Scott McClellan look good. Couldn’t happen to a ‘better’ bunch.
Entelechy on February 20, 2009 at 3:59 PM
Is Santelli a trader? I thought he was just a trading floor reporter for cnbc….
BPD on February 20, 2009 at 4:00 PM
INC
very accurate
rob verdi on February 20, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Gibbs is from Auburn, AL so as another native Alabamian and white guy I think it’s ok for me to say what we’re all (or least some of us) are thinking…that Gibbs is the inbred, redneck, cracker token member of the administration. What a putz…the way he says “Santelli” like “We’re gonna get that guy”….jeez come on Peter Griffin…oh and Roll Tide.
shortdawgdc on February 20, 2009 at 4:00 PM
I love the way that Rick is called to task by Pierce Brosnan in the second vid. Man, I bet Rick regrets working for a GE- owned company. Hope this lead to bigger things for him.
JiangxiDad on February 20, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Allah, I also love how you referred to Gibbs as “White House Spokesman.”
I love it.
Notorious GOP on February 20, 2009 at 4:01 PM
“I prefer tea”
the_nile on February 20, 2009 at 4:02 PM
rob verdi, thanks. Now if I could get the GOP to give me or someone else with some common sense a PR job!
INC on February 20, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Sounds like Dear Leader and His administration have very thin skins.
rbj on February 20, 2009 at 4:03 PM
I cringe every time I hear Gibbs say “the President” and know he’s referring to Obama.
I’ll never be able to live this down…
RMCS_USN on February 20, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Wouldn’t it all be easier if people over X-k in income just received a mortgage statement from a deaulter, with a thank you note attached. I’m sure the haves would reach immediately for their checkbook.
Limerick on February 20, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Thanks Rick. . . .
Those others. . .Piss off.
Texyank on February 20, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Renters of the world unite (and home-owners who are current on their mortgage as well)!! Free Rick from the bomardment of the left wing crazies!!! Rick and Kudlow on the next ticket.
Fuquay Steve on February 20, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Wow….Gibbs is so inept at his job that it is downright scary….
Pretty much a symbol of the extremely amatuerish Obama White House as a whole. Just a bunch of immature kids with no executive experience whatsoever.
Norwegian on February 20, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Note Gibbs’ demeanor: it’s as though he were a kindergarten teacher talking to his class.
I can’t ever remember the White House responding to private citizen criticisms as do this group.
aquaviva on February 20, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Tony Snow is ROF(of Heaven)LHAO.
Brat on February 20, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Bob “Stuck On A Message” Glib…. the fifth Bee Gee. Sing, Bob! Grab your nuts and sing for Obama!
orville on February 20, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Gibbs invited Santelli, that has to be a mistake by him.
the_nile on February 20, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Do you ever recall a President going after a private citizen? Yet this administration does it all the time. This is the latest in the string. I don’t remember the question citing Santelli. So the President’s spokesman tries to discredit or demonize Santelli instead of deal with the growing revolt against this socialism and wealth stealing.
By the way, MM has a story how ACORN has broken into a foreclosed house, saying, “It’s our house now.” We had better revolt soon before ACORN is appointed to the civil force (as strong as the military) that Obama proposed last fall.
Christian Conservative on February 20, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Barry couldn’t even make his Kyrgystan payments on time…but he’ll solve this!
Christien on February 20, 2009 at 4:07 PM
I thought this was an episode of ‘Lie to Me’
faraway on February 20, 2009 at 4:08 PM
I predict it will be only a matter of days before Gibbs steps down due to “undisclosed personal reasons.”
Enter Kathleen Parker!
Brat on February 20, 2009 at 4:08 PM
You don’t get the Obama/Alinsky method. The reason why they picked out Santelli is because the way to win on any issue is to:
1. Personalize it.
2. Demonize/mock the one with whom you personalize the issue.
The issue then becomes obscured and part of the character of the person whom you are attacking.
They did this with Rush last month; you’ll see this over and over again in the next 4 years.
blue13326 on February 20, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Saul D. Alinsky isolated & personalized target of the week.
HarneyPeak on February 20, 2009 at 4:09 PM
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